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SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows: SoCalGas: Preferred Stock $0.375 per share Preferred Stock, Series A $0.375 per share The dividends are payable on April 15, 2018, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2018. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas), and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Natural Gas “Just Makes Sense” Display at World Agricultural Expo in Tulare, CA Demonstrates Cleaner Air, Reduced Emissions, and Energy Affordability

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2018 –Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it will highlight solutions to address air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, energy affordability, pipeline safety, and other issues challenging today’s agriculture industry, at the World Agricultural Expo this week in Tulare, Calif. The company’s exhibit, themed “Natural Gas: It Just Makes Sense,” will connect each of the five senses to one of its initiatives. “SoCalGas wants to help make life better for farmers and the agricultural industry in Central and Southern California,” said Lisa Alexander, the company’s vice president for customer solutions and communications. “Natural gas should be part of the solution when it comes to keeping energy affordable, cleaning the air, reducing methane emissions and saving growers money.” The SoCalGas exhibit will be located at H and Median Streets in the northwest section of the International Agri-Center, and will feature information on: • Capturing and processing methane emissions from agricultural operations to produce renewable natural gas for fueling vehicles, generating electricity, and heating homes; • Reducing air pollution in the San Joaquin Valley by promoting the use of near-zero emissions heavyduty natural gas trucks; • Saving money by installing efficient natural gas-fired groundwater pumps that can reduce pumping costs by at least half; • Excavation safety and calling 811 before digging; • Saving money with smart thermostats, including a chance to win a free ecobee or Nest thermostat. At the SoCalGas exhibit, Expo attendees can pick up a mooing “Penny the Cow” giveaway, and find out more about the growing market for renewable natural gas, or biomethane, which turns methane emissions into a source of clean energy. SoCalGas recently worked with other utilities to issue a draft solicitation for dairy biomethane pilot projects as part of a new program under California Senate Bill 1383, which was created to reduce methane emissions from agriculture. Dairy biogas development is rapidly increasing in California, with help in part from $35 million in grant funding last year, and an additional $61 to $75 million this year from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. There are currently about 40 projects in the works, and experts expect there could be as many as 120 projects being developed by 2022. A 30-foot-tall shovel at the SoCalGas booth will remind Expo attendees of the importance of pipeline safety and calling 811 prior to excavating. An accompanying display will also demonstrate what can happen when a deep ripping tractor encounters a high-pressure gas line. Using natural gas in heavy-duty trucks, such as those with a near-zero 12-liter engine, can reduce air pollution, and thus would benefit the many farming communities along the Interstate 5 and Highway 99 corridors. According to a recent American Lung Association report, Kings and Tulare Counties rank as the first and third, respectively, most polluted counties in the nation in year-round air pollution. To help clean the air, SoCalGas has partnered with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District and other air districts to bring awareness to fleet owners, operators and dealers of the benefits of near-zero heavy-duty natural gas trucks. With the help of state incentives, the company recently worked with a group of fleet owners and operators to begin replacing 400 of their diesel trucks with near-zero natural gas heavy-duty trucks, which will reduce emissions by the equivalent of taking 22,800 gasoline passenger vehicles off the road permanently. To demonstrate the cost-savings of using natural gas for water pumping, SoCalGas will showcase a natural gas engine on an interactive water pumping stand. The engine will operate periodically throughout the day to demonstrate that natural gas is a cost-effective choice. Hourly costs to use natural gas to power a 150-horsepower irrigation well are currently less than half the hourly costs of an electric motor, and less than a third the cost of powering a diesel engine. Company representatives at the SoCalGas exhibit will also encourage visitors to sign up for its assistance programs like California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), which saves eligible customers 20 percent on their natural gas bills, and the Energy Savings Assistance Program, which offers qualifying customers energy-saving home improvements like insulation, weather stripping, caulking, and low-flow shower heads at no charge. # # # About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. About World Ag Expo The International Agri-Center is home to World Ag Expo, February 13-15, 2018, in Tulare, California. An estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attends World Ag Expo each year. The largest annual agricultural show of its kind, World Ag Expo hosts 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space.

SoCalGas Joins Assemblymember Mike Gipson to Mark Significant Milestone in Natural Gas Pipeline Improvement Project in the L.A. Gateway Area

LOS ANGELES, February 10, 2018 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today joined Assemblymember Mike Gipson to mark a significant milestone in a $17 million pipeline modernization project along 190 th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street near the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Construction crews today raised nearly 1,300 feet of new pipeline into the air and safely installed it below 190 th Street. SoCalGas is using a trenchless construction technique to reduce impacts to traffic and the environment. Photos of SoCalGas and Assemblymember Mike Gipson are available here. The 190th Street pipeline replacement project is part of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that identifies high-pressure pipeline sections throughout SoCalGas’ system and schedules them to be pressure-tested and/or replaced. Since the PSEP program began in 2013, SoCalGas has tested and/or replaced 155 miles of high pressure lines, and upgraded or replaced 120 valves. “Customers in this region prefer to use natural gas for home heating, hot water and cooking because it's the most affordable and reliable option,” said Rick Phillips, senior director of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan. “Upgrading our pipeline system helps ensure we can continue to reliably provide natural gas to homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and power plants in Los Angeles." "The new pipeline installation will ensure that our communities continue to receive safe, reliable natural gas service for heat and hot water," said Assemblymember Mike Gipson for the 64th District. "This infrastructure investment will help ensure that these needs are met." The 190th Street pipeline replacement project will enhance safety and reliability for nearly 375,000 residential and commercial natural gas customers in Gardena, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson, San Pedro, and Palos Verdes and other L.A. Gateway Area communities. SoCalGas does not anticipate any service interruptions to customers while the work is being completed. SoCalGas invests in modernizing its natural gas system to deliver reliable energy while keeping bills affordable for customers. From 2011-2016 the company invested nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system and had the second lowest average bills in the nation among gas utilities. In Southern California, natural gas is the most affordable and reliable option for home and water heating, and for cooking. More than 90 percent of residents use natural gas to heat their home and hot water. In addition, more than half of the electricity generated in California is produced using clean burning natural gas. Generating electricity locally using natural gas helps California avoid importing electricity generated with less desirable fuels like coal. During the pipeline installation, Southbound traffic Interstate 110 may take the off-ramp at 190th Street and make a left-hand turn towards Figueroa Street. However, vehicles will not be able to make a right-hand turn onto 190th Street due to lane closures. Through May 2018, eastbound and westbound traffic on West 190th Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic on West 190th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street will not be able to make left turns for approximately one-half mile, due to construction work in the middle lane. Westbound traffic will still be able to turn left or right onto Vermont Avenue. Eastbound traffic will still be able to turn left or right on South Figueroa Street. # # # About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

SoCalGas Will Join Assemblymember Mike Gipson on Tour of Innovative Natural Gas Pipeline Improvement Project in the L.A. Gateway Area

WHAT: Representatives from SoCalGas will join Assemblymember Mike Gibson to observe a 3,000-foot natural gas pipeline being installed along 190 th street in Gardena. The large pipeline will be lifted in the air by cranes and carefully placed into the ground. SoCalGas is using an innovative, trenchless construction technique to reduce impacts to traffic and the environment. The installation marks a major milestone for a $17 million pipeline modernization project along 190 th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street near the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). WHEN: Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9-10 a.m. Please note: B-roll opportunity of pipeline being lifted begins at 9 a.m. Assemblymember Gipson and a representative from SoCalGas will address the media between 9:45-10 a.m. WHO: The following representatives will be available for interviews: Mike A. Gipson, Assemblymember, 64 th District Faviola Ochoa, regional public affairs manager for SoCalGas Rick Phillips, senior director, Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan for SoCalGas WHERE: Corner of 190th Street and South Hamilton Street Gardena, CA 90248 Note: 190th Street will be closed between Vermont Avenue and the 110 freeway. Driving southbound on Interstate 110, exit at 190th Street. Flagmen will direct your vehicle to parking.

SoCalGas Research & Development Team Wins EPRI Technology Transfer Award for Innovative Energy Efficiency Project

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced members of its Emerging Technology team received the Technology Transfer Award from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for their achievements in research and development. Team members Jeff Horn and Joe Shiau were recognized for an innovative energy-efficiency project at a low-income housing development in Lancaster, Calif. The project combined energy efficient natural gas and electric technologies to achieve a near zero-net energy status. Net-zero energy status means the total amount of energy used by the homes on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on site. The results from this project show natural gas is an affordable, reliable and important component in achieving zero-net energy use. Shiau conceived the idea in collaboration with the property owner, LINC Housing Corporation, while attending a green building conference in 2012. Together, and in further partnership with SoCal Edison and EPRI, the team embarked on a retrofit of 30 units at the property, integrating gas, electric and renewable technologies. The project received significant funding from the California Energy Commission and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "At SoCalGas we are always looking for ways to test new technologies and develop real-world applications that will satisfy our customers, save them money and increase energy efficiency," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development for SoCalGas. "We were so pleased with the results from this pilot program, including a 50 percent reduction in water heating energy use and a 22 percent in electricity use and we are looking at ways to apply what we've learned to other projects." Natural gas plays an important, affordable and sustainable role in California's zero net energy use initiatives. The SoCalGas team looked at several emerging technologies, and ultimately decided to use only those that were able to recoup the cost in a short amount of time and had easy maintenance. Some of the gas technology installed for this project included: smart thermostats, solar water heaters, smart showerheads and energy-efficient ducts and sealings. The energy savings led to reduced bills for both the property owner and the tenants. Presented annually, EPRI's Technology Transfer Awards recognize industry leaders and innovators who help companies deliver safe, affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity through initiative, collaboration, and leadership that transform research into results in the utility industry. "The 2017 Technology Transfer Award winners have taken EPRI R&D to new levels to shape and improve an integrated energy network," said Arshad Mansoor, senior vice president of R&D at EPRI. "The commitment and collaboration demonstrated by these individuals and teams not only benefits their companies, but the entire industry as we all have a stake in transforming and integrating the power system." Photos from the event can be found here. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Co.

Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit to Report Fourth-Quarter 2017 Earnings Feb. 20

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its fourth-quarter 2017 earnings at 7 p.m. EST, Feb. 20, in advance of a conference call with IEnova executives at 11 a.m. EST, Feb. 21. Briefing materials will also be posted by 7 p.m. EST, Feb. 20, on IEnova's website, www.ienova.com.mx. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on IEnova's website, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, the teleconference will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion on the company's website, or by dialing 001-855-859-2056 and entering passcode 2167 418#. IEnova develops, builds and operates energy infrastructure in Mexico. As of the end of 2017, the company has invested more than US$7.6 billion in operating assets and projects under construction in Mexico, making it one of the largest private energy companies in the country. IEnova is the first energy infrastructure company to be listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

Traffic Advisory: SoCalGas to Begin Pipeline Improvement Project on Monterey Road in Glendale on February 5

WHAT: Starting on Monday, Feb. 5, SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project at the intersection of Monterey Road and Geneva Street, near State Route 134 in Glendale. To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, the westbound lane on Monterey Road will be closed between Geneva Street and North Howard Street. A traffic control message board and detour signage will help direct the flow of traffic. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200 . SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Monterey Road, between Geneva Street and North Howard Street, near State Route 134 in Glendale, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: LANE CLOSURE: February 5-23, 2018, Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOTE: This effort is part of SoCalGas Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that tests and updates the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in Southern California. SoCalGas continually invests in its natural gas system infrastructure. From 2011 through 2016, the company invested nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200 . Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service. ###

Traffic Advisory: SoCalGas Continues Pipeline Improvement Project in the L.A. Gateway Area

WHAT: On Saturday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline modernization project on 190 th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street near the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, southbound traffic on Interstate 110 may take the off-ramp at 190 th Street to make a left-hand turn towards Figueroa Street, however vehicles will not be able to make a right-hand turn onto 190 th Street due to lane closures. Through May 2018, eastbound and westbound traffic on West 190 th Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic on West 190 th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street will not be able to make left turns for approximately one-half mile, due to construction work in the middle lane. Westbound traffic will still be able to turn left or right onto Vermont Avenue. Eastbound traffic will still be able to turn left or right on South Figueroa Street. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200 . SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: 190 th Street between South Vermont Avenue and South Figueroa Street, near the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110), as shown in this link. WHEN: LANE CLOSURE: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NOTE: This effort is part of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that tests and updates the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in Southern California. From 2011 through 2016, the company invested nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200 . Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

Oncor-Sempra Energy Settlement Garners Unanimous Support From Texas Stakeholders

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that all of the intervenors in the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regulatory proceeding now support the settlement related to Sempra Energy's pending acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), including EFH's indirect, approximate 80-percent ownership of Oncor. Texas Legal Services Center today joined the nine other Texas stakeholders who previously had signed on to the settlement agreement favoring the acquisition. The others include Staff of the PUCT; the Office of the Public Utility Counsel; Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor; Texas Industrial Energy Consumers; Energy Freedom Coalition of America; Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Inc.; Nucor Steel; The Alliance for Retail Markets; and the Texas Energy Association for Marketers. "Gaining unanimous stakeholder support in the regulatory process represents an important milestone for our proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Oncor," said Debra L. Reed, chairman, president and CEO of Sempra Energy. "We remain focused on working with the PUCT to support its review of our proposal's benefits for the state of Texas." "We and many others in our state believe that Sempra Energy will be a great partner for Texas, if approved by regulators," said Bob Shapard, CEO of Oncor. On Jan. 5, 2018, Oncor, Sempra Energy and Staff of the PUCT made a joint filing with the PUCT, requesting that the agency approve the acquisition, consistent with the governance, regulatory and operating commitments in the settlement agreement. The settling parties have agreed that the acquisition is in the public interest, meets Texas statutory standards, and provides tangible and quantifiable benefits. On Aug. 21, 2017, Sempra Energy entered into an agreement to acquire EFH. In September 2017, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH's entry into the merger agreement with Sempra Energy and, in October 2017, Sempra Energy and Oncor filed a joint Change-in-Control application with the PUCT. On Oct. 16, 2017, the PUCT set a procedural schedule to complete a review of the joint application by early April 2018, with a proposed February 2018 hearing date. On Dec. 12, 2017, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order authorizing Sempra Energy's acquisition of EFH, subject to customary conditions. The EFH transaction closing remains subject to further approvals by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the PUCT, among other approvals and closing conditions. Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor is a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, made up of approximately 134,000 miles of lines and more than 3.4 million advanced meters, making it the largest utility in Texas. Using cutting-edge technology, more than 3,900 employees work to safely maintain reliable electric delivery service to over 10 million Texans. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. This press release contains statements that are not historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "contemplates," "assumes," "depends," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "target," "pursue," "outlook," "maintain," or similar expressions or discussions of guidance, strategies, plans, goals, opportunities, projections, initiatives, objectives or intentions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, new regulations, and issuances of permits and other authorizations by the California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the United States and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations on a timely basis, risks in completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, and risks in obtaining the consent and participation of partners; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation and regulatory investigations; deviations from regulatory precedent or practice that result in a reallocation of benefits or burdens among shareholders and ratepayers; modifications of settlements; delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers (including with respect to regulatory assets associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station facility and 2007 wildfires) or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; the availability of electric power, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, moratoriums or limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the impact on the value of our investment in natural gas storage and related assets from low natural gas prices, low volatility of natural gas prices and the inability to procure favorable long-term contracts for storage services; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments, and risks that our partners or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual commitments; weather conditions, natural disasters, accidents, equipment failures, computer system outages, explosions, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of greenhouse gases, radioactive materials and harmful emissions, cause wildfires and subject us to third-party liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance (including costs in excess of applicable policy limits) or may be disputed by insurers or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of insurance; cybersecurity threats to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, the information and systems used to operate our businesses and the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the personal information of our customers and employees; capital markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; fluctuations in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such fluctuations; the impact of changes in the tax code as a result of recent federal tax reform and uncertainty as to how certain of those changes may be applied, and our ability to mitigate such impacts; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade credit ratings of us or our subsidiaries or to place those ratings on negative outlook; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export or resolve trade disputes; the ability to win competitively bid infrastructure projects against a number of strong and aggressive competitors; expropriation of assets by foreign governments and title and other property disputes; the impact on reliability of San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) electric transmission and distribution system due to increased amount and variability of power supply from renewable energy sources; the impact on competitive customer rates due to the growth in distributed and local power generation and the corresponding decrease in demand for power delivered through SDG&E's electric transmission and distribution system and from possible departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation or other forms of distributed and local power generation, and the potential risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control. Additional forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the completion of the merger and the expected financing plans for the merger, and other statements that are not historical facts. Additional factors that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that Sempra Energy, EFH or Oncor may be unable to obtain bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that required bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could cause the parties to abandon the transaction or be onerous to Sempra Energy; the risk that a condition to closing of the merger may not be satisfied; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms or timing currently contemplated; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that the significant additional indebtedness Sempra Energy incurred in connection with the transaction may make it more difficult to pay or refinance its debt or take or other actions, including by decreasing business flexibility and increasing borrowing costs; the risk that, if the transaction is completed, Oncor's results of operations after the transaction will not be consistent with our expectations or that its capital investment spending will be less than anticipated; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the diversion of management time and attention to merger-related issues; and related legal, accounting and other costs, whether or not the merger is completed; and the risk that Oncor will eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to its requirement to meet and maintain its new required regulatory capital structure, or because any of the three major credit rating agencies rates its senior secured debt securities below BBB (or its equivalent) or its independent directors determine it is in the best interest of Oncor to retain such amounts to meet future capital expenditures. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forecasts or projections or other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Announces 2017 Environmental Champions Initiative Grant Recipients

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2018— Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the winners of the company’s 2017 Environmental Champions Initiative, which awards one-time grants of up to $25,000 for projects focused on clean air, energy or water. Forty-two nonprofits will receive grants totaling over $500,000 for projects that will be implemented throughout 2018. “SoCalGas is proud to support innovative projects that provide cleaner air, water and energy,” said Trisha Muse, director of community relations at SoCalGas. “We looked for unique projects that would have a measurable and positive impact on the environment, engage the community and help improve the environment in underserved communities.” One of the grants was awarded to Community Conservation Solutions (CCS), which will support the development of a four-acre natural park at the Ramona Gardens Housing Development in Northern Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. “Creating a natural park at Ramona Gardens – one of the most polluted communities in California – will improve air quality, clean stormwater, reduce noise from the nearby freeway and give children and families a beautiful place to play and walk,” said Esther Feldman, President of CCS. The San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Foundation, another grant recipient, will use the funds to purchase equipment necessary to expand SBVC’s compressed natural gas, electric and hybrid heavy-duty engine repair training program. “This will allow students to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment in our program,” said Albert Maniaol, Dean of Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts at SBVC. “The partnership between SBVC and SoCalGas is a win-win for students, who are gaining skills to be competitive in the workforce, and the community, which will benefit from cleaner technology in heavy-duty trucks.” Since its inception in 2015, the Environmental Champions Initiative has awarded over 120 grants totaling more than $1.5 million. The program is funded by Sempra shareholders. The following organizations are just a few of the recipients of a 2017 SoCalGas Environmental Champions Initiative grant: Cal Poly Pomona Foundation: Funds will help Cal Poly Pomona develop a point-of-use water treatment unit and raise awareness about water reuse through local outreach activities. CCS: SoCalGas’ grant will help CCS develop the concept plan for a natural park at the Ramona Gardens Housing Development in Northern Boyle Heights. From Lot to Spot: The grant will enable the organization and its partners to plant 75 trees in designated parkways, which will help create carbon sequestration to clean the air, in Lennox. Los Angeles Conservation Corps.: SoCalGas funding will support a food waste prevention and rescue project, which will distribute edible food waste to a local food bank and expired food to an anaerobic digester for clean power generation. Up to 2.5 tons of food waste per day will be diverted from landfills. Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation: The grant will support the organization’s “Table-to-Farm Composting for Cleaner Air” project, which allows restaurants to deliver their organic waste to a four-bin compost system at Environmental Charter School in Inglewood for composting. SBVC Foundation: SoCalGas’ contribution will allow SBVC to purchase additional tools, equipment and training modules to expand its heavy-duty engine repair training program. Trust for Public Land: SoCalGas funding will help the organization’s “Green Alleys” program, which repurposes neighborhood alleys into vibrant, outdoor areas. For a complete list of the 42 organizations awarded a 2017 Environmental Champions Initiative grant, click here. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. # # #

SoCalGas Smart Thermostat Program Offers Customers Up to $75 in Incentives to Conserve Natural Gas this Winter

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2018 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is offering customers up to $75 in incentives to participate in its Smart Thermostat Program. The program is designed to help households that have purchased, installed and registered an ecobee or Nest smart thermostat conserve natural gas for home heating this winter. “Smart thermostats can help customers save money and energy, and the incentives that SoCalGas is offering as part of the Smart Thermostat Program makes purchasing a device an even more worthwhile investment,” said Dan Rendler, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. “Participating in the program is an easy way for customers to conserve natural gas during critical periods while still being comfortable in their homes.” Residential owners of ecobee or Nest-registered devices with gas heating in SoCalGas’ service territory, except those who are currently enrolled in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Save Power Days electric demand response program, are eligible to participate in the Smart Thermostat Program. SoCalGas and SCE are working on a process that will allow dual-enrollment across both programs by next winter. By participating in the Smart Thermostat Program, customers agree to allow minor adjustments to be made to their smart thermostat temperature settings for a few hours on days when SoCalGas calls a Natural Gas Conservation event. These events will help lower the risk of possible natural gas shortages when demand is at its highest. Participants are notified two hours before any adjustments are made via their smart thermostat, web portal, mobile app and/or email. SoCalGas customers who enroll in the program will receive a $50 check for signing up by Mar. 1 st and another $25 for staying enrolled through the duration of the program, which concludes on Apr. 1 st. Customers who participated in the SoCalGas Advisory Thermostat Program with ecobee devices last year will receive $25 for their full participation in the Smart Thermostat Program this year. SoCalGas is a leader in energy conservation, helping to keep natural gas bills affordable for customers and protecting the environment. Since 1990, the company’s energy efficiency and rebate programs have helped families and businesses save approximately $672 million on their natural gas bills and reduced emissions equal to taking almost 700,000 cars off the road. For more information about the Smart Thermostat Program, click here. To enroll in the program with an ecobee device, click here, and to enroll with a Nest device, click here. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. # # #

Northridge Middle School Students Learn About Renewable Natural Gas Through Hands-On Activities with SoCalGas Engineers, Great Minds in STEM and College Scholars

To inspire students in underserved communities to take interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) today teamed up to lead science activities for about 100 sixth graders at Northridge Middle School. During the program, which was created by GMiS, SoCalGas engineers and local college students assisted the middle schoolers with hands-on projects that taught them lessons in renewable natural gas (RNG) and civil engineering. Photos of the event are available here. Participants explored a variety of scientific and technical concepts, including how RNG can be made from food waste. They extracted and purified compounds from strawberries to help them understand how various components can be created when organic materials biodegrade. They also applied civil engineering principles through an activity of constructing three-foot domes with everyday materials. Winners for this challenge were determined by which structures could hold the most weight. “This program shows young people how exciting the STEM fields can be and how we can use these concepts to help solve big challenges,” said Jimmie Cho, senior vice president of gas engineering and distribution operations at SoCalGas. “For example, by capturing methane emissions from farm operations and landfills, we can create renewable natural gas that can help meet California’s energy needs.” “This was an awesome opportunity for Northridge Middle School that was made possible thanks to the generous support of SoCalGas and GMiS,” said Richard Ramos, the school’s principal. “Through this program we hope to incubate students to pursue studies in STEM education and future careers.” “Kids love participating in Viva Technology Student Day because they get to apply STEM concepts during fun activities and friendly team competitions,” said Roberto Ornelas, senior coordinator of education programs for GMiS. “They always come out with renewed engagement for STEM subjects and cannot wait to come back into the classroom to learn more.” The program additionally included raffle drawing of educational toys and games for the students. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. About Great Minds in STEM Great Minds in STEM™ is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles County with a 30-year history of keeping America technologically strong through the delivery of national STEM awareness programs for students, parents and teachers in underserved communities. Through the GMiS network, academic, career development and mentoring opportunities are offered to students who are underrepresented in STEM fields. The organization is focused on working to build a diverse 21st Century STEM workforce in which all citizens contribute to innovation and experience prosperity.

Oncor-Sempra Energy Settlement Agreement Expands to 9 Texas Stakeholders

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that the Energy Freedom Coalition of America, Nucor Steel and Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Inc. have joined the group of settling parties related to Sempra Energy's pending acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), including EFH's indirect, approximate 80-percent ownership of Oncor. With today's announcement, nine of 10 intervenors in the proceeding have agreed to the settlement. This development marks a significant step forward for Sempra Energy's proposed acquisition of EFH and its stake in Oncor. Previous stakeholders signing on to the settlement agreement include: Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT); the Office of the Public Utility Counsel; Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor; Texas Industrial Energy Consumers; The Alliance for Retail Markets; and the Texas Energy Association for Marketers. On Jan. 5, 2018, Oncor, Sempra Energy and Staff of the PUCT jointly filed with the PUCT, requesting that the agency approve the acquisition, consistent with the governance, regulatory and operating commitments in the settlement agreement. The nine settling parties have agreed that the acquisition is in the public interest, meets Texas statutory standards, and provides tangible and quantifiable benefits. On Aug. 21, 2017, Sempra Energy entered into an agreement to acquire EFH. In September, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH's entry into the merger agreement with Sempra Energy and, in October, Sempra Energy and Oncor filed a joint Change-in-Control application with the PUCT. On Oct. 16, 2017, the PUCT set a procedural schedule to complete a review of the joint application by early April 2018, with a proposed February 2018 hearing date. On Dec. 12, 2017, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order authorizing Sempra Energy's acquisition of EFH, subject to customary conditions. The EFH transaction closing remains subject to further approvals by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the PUCT, among other approvals and closing conditions. Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor is a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, made up of approximately 134,000 miles of lines and more than 3.4 million advanced meters, making it the largest utility in Texas. Using cutting-edge technology, more than 3,900 employees work to safely maintain reliable electric delivery service to over 10 million Texans. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. This press release contains statements that are not historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "contemplates," "assumes," "depends," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "target," "pursue," "outlook," "maintain," or similar expressions or discussions of guidance, strategies, plans, goals, opportunities, projections, initiatives, objectives or intentions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, new regulations, and issuances of permits and other authorizations by the California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the United States and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations on a timely basis, risks in completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, and risks in obtaining the consent and participation of partners; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation and regulatory investigations; deviations from regulatory precedent or practice that result in a reallocation of benefits or burdens among shareholders and ratepayers; modifications of settlements; delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers (including with respect to regulatory assets associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station facility and 2007 wildfires) or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; the availability of electric power, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, moratoriums or limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the impact on the value of our investment in natural gas storage and related assets from low natural gas prices, low volatility of natural gas prices and the inability to procure favorable long-term contracts for storage services; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments, and risks that our partners or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual commitments; weather conditions, natural disasters, accidents, equipment failures, computer system outages, explosions, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of greenhouse gases, radioactive materials and harmful emissions, cause wildfires and subject us to third-party liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance (including costs in excess of applicable policy limits) or may be disputed by insurers or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of insurance; cybersecurity threats to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, the information and systems used to operate our businesses and the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the personal information of our customers and employees; capital markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; fluctuations in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such fluctuations; the impact of changes in the tax code as a result of recent federal tax reform and uncertainty as to how certain of those changes may be applied, and our ability to mitigate such impacts; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade credit ratings of us or our subsidiaries or to place those ratings on negative outlook; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export or resolve trade disputes; the ability to win competitively bid infrastructure projects against a number of strong and aggressive competitors; expropriation of assets by foreign governments and title and other property disputes; the impact on reliability of San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) electric transmission and distribution system due to increased amount and variability of power supply from renewable energy sources; the impact on competitive customer rates due to the growth in distributed and local power generation and the corresponding decrease in demand for power delivered through SDG&E's electric transmission and distribution system and from possible departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation or other forms of distributed and local power generation, and the potential risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control. Additional forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the completion of the merger and the expected financing plans for the merger, and other statements that are not historical facts. Additional factors that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that Sempra Energy, EFH or Oncor may be unable to obtain bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that required bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could cause the parties to abandon the transaction or be onerous to Sempra Energy; the risk that a condition to closing of the merger may not be satisfied; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms or timing currently contemplated; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that the significant additional indebtedness Sempra Energy incurred in connection with the transaction may make it more difficult to pay or refinance its debt or take or other actions, including by decreasing business flexibility and increasing borrowing costs; the risk that, if the transaction is completed, Oncor's results of operations after the transaction will not be consistent with our expectations or that its capital investment spending will be less than anticipated; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the diversion of management time and attention to merger-related issues; and related legal, accounting and other costs, whether or not the merger is completed; and the risk that Oncor will eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to its requirement to meet and maintain its new required regulatory capital structure, or because any of the three major credit rating agencies rates its senior secured debt securities below BBB (or its equivalent) or its independent directors determine it is in the best interest of Oncor to retain such amounts to meet future capital expenditures. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forecasts or projections or other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

What Is Next For Clean Transportation: Modernizing School Buses, Public Transit, Cross-Border Trucks, Refrigerated Semi-Truck Trailers And More

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With school and transit buses, trucks and other medium/heavy-duty equipment generating the bulk of the most harmful air pollutants in the region, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is proposing a new solution. Under a proposal submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week, SDG&E is seeking approval to build charging infrastructure to enable about 3,000 medium/heavy-duty vehicles to go electric. To clean up the air in areas suffering from the highest levels of tailpipe emissions, 40 percent of the installations will be targeted for vehicles and equipment that are based in or travel through disadvantaged communities. Overall, this program will help local, regional and statewide government meet climate action goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This new proposal comes on the heels of SDG&E receiving unanimous support and approval from the CPUC on Jan. 11 to proceed with several pilot projects to install charging stations at the Port of San Diego, San Diego International Airport, Park & Ride lots, shuttle hubs and delivery fleet hubs. "We are building momentum to achieve a cleaner, more sustainable future, as businesses, local government agencies and every day citizens embrace ambitious climate goals to clean up transportation," Caroline Winn, SDG&E's chief operating officer, said. "We live in an exciting time because technological barriers are disappearing, and it's now feasible for vehicles and equipment that transport people and goods to be powered by new electricity and natural gas engine technology, which is much cleaner than conventional gasoline and diesel engine technology." If approved by the CPUC, the new proposal would enable a much wider deployment of charging stations in the region, which is home to more than 103,000 Class 2 through Class 8 commercial vehicles, including trucks that operate around the congested ports of entry along the U.S.- Mexico border. These vehicles range in weight from 6,000 pounds to more than 33,000 pounds. In California, Class 2–8 vehicles produce more particulate matter than all of the state's power plants combined and can cause or worsen asthma and other health conditions. The application would also support the electrification of forklifts and refrigerated semi-truck trailers, which are vital for moving and delivering perishable goods. If approved by the CPUC, the program would be implemented over five years and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to avoiding the use of more than 4.7 million gallons of gasoline. SDG&E's proposal was developed under Senate Bill 350 (SB 350), which recognizes that widespread transportation electrification is required to meet the state's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Organizations offering support for this proposal include the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce, UC San Diego, Amazon, North County Transit District, Sierra Club, Ace Parking, Sysco and the San Diego Air Pollution Control District. A cutting-edge element of the proposal is an electric school bus pilot. Under the pilot, bus batteries would charge when energy is plentiful—such as during the day when there is abundant solar power—and discharge the energy when there is high demand on the power grid. Meanwhile, as part its Power Your Drive Program, SDG&E continues to make progress installing up to 3,500 charging stations at multi-family homes and businesses. SDG&E's charging projects do not just deliver clean air, they also create jobs and stimulate the economy. SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides safe, reliable, clean energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company was the first to meet California's goal of delivering 33 percent of energy from renewable sources, has fueled the adoption of electric vehicles and energy efficiency through unique customer programs, and supports a number of non-profit partners. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information, visit SDGEnews.com or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@SDGE), Instagram (@SDGE) and Facebook. SOURCE San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

SoCalGas Encourages Customers to Save Postage Costs with Paperless Billing

With postage rates going up this weekend, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is encouraging customers to save money and take advantage of the convenience of Paperless Billing. More than 2.3 million SoCalGas customers have already switched, eliminating their paper bills—along with the water, gasoline and tree-cutting involved in producing, mailing and transporting them. “In addition to being environmentally friendly, paperless billing creates convenience for our customers,” said Gillian Wright, vice president of customer solutions at SoCalGas. “It lets people access their SoCalGas bill instantly on their computer or smart phone, get Bill Tracker Alerts, make payments online and set up electronic payment reminders via My Account.” “Those who haven’t gone paperless say they want the record, or they’re concerned about remembering to pay their bill,” Wright added. “We send bill payment reminders via email, and we keep two years of bills on our system for people to view anytime—which sure beats filing all that paper.” With Paperless Billing, customers can: Save time and money—No need to spend 50 cents on postage, file bills or shred old ones. Pay online through a secure site or with Pay-By-Text. Receive notice via email or text when their bill is ready. Set up electronic payment reminders. Get easy, instant access to their bill 24 hours a day—from a computer, mobile phone, tablet or any other device connected to the Internet. Securely store past bills—two years’ worth—plus payment records and energy use history. To sign up for Paperless Billing, follow these two steps: Log in to My Account: Pay your bill online with My Account (One-Time or Automatic Monthly payment). If you are currently registered with My Account, log in here. If you are not a My Account user, learn more here. Once signed up, you will automatically receive an email alert when your bill is ready. Click on the Go Paperless icon: Stop receiving bills through the mail for any SoCalGas account(s) you pay. Step-by-step instructions are shown in this video. Customers with questions may contact SoCalGas’ call center at 1-800-427-2200. The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about Paperless Billing, visit https://www.socalgas.com/pay-bill/my-account/paperless-billing. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

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